Hollow Knight: Silksong is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 Metroidvania game, Hollow Knight, developed and published by Team Cherry. Set to release on September 4, 2025, across multiple platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, Silksong follows Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest from the original game. Captured and transported to the unfamiliar kingdom of Pharloom, a land woven with silk and song, Hornet embarks on a perilous pilgrimage to ascend to the kingdom’s shining citadel. Players will explore diverse environments like coral forests, mossy grottos, gilded cities, and misted moors, facing over 200 new enemies and 40 unique bosses. The game introduces expanded gameplay mechanics, including Hornet’s acrobatic combat, new abilities, craftable tools, and a quest system divided into categories like Gather, Wayfarer, Hunt, and Grand Hunt. With a stunning orchestral score by Christopher Larkin and a challenging Silk Soul permadeath mode, Silksong promises a vast, beautifully crafted 2D adventure that builds on the original’s legacy.
Below are the official minimum and recommended system requirements for running Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC, as provided by Team Cherry. These specs ensure accessibility for a wide range of systems, similar to the original Hollow Knight, allowing smooth gameplay even on older hardware.
Minimum Requirements
OS: Windows 10 x64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 / AMD FX-4300
Memory: 4GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) / Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 8GB Available Space
Recommended Requirements
OS: Windows 10 x64bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
Memory: 8GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 8GB Available Space
The minimum requirements include a 64-bit processor and operating system, specifically Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer, paired with an Intel Core i3-3240 or AMD FX-4300 processor. A minimum of 4 GB of RAM is required, along with a graphics card such as the GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or Radeon HD 7750 (1GB), DirectX version 10, and 8 GB of available storage space. For an optimal experience, the recommended specifications also require a 64-bit processor and operating system with Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer, but suggest an Intel Core i5-3470 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a more powerful graphics card like the GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) or Radeon R9 380 (2GB), while maintaining DirectX version 10 and 8 GB of available storage space.